We're excited to welcome Theta Labs, Inc., as a partner and sponsor for our summer 2018 batch! This is the first year we will be including blockchain startups, and Theta will be a part of that. Theta's founder/CEO, Mitch Liu, an MIT alum, will be a mentor for our teams as well, and Theta's participation will encourage adoption of blockchain in the MIT startup eco-system.

We have 13 playful tech startups that we have been mentoring on the MIT campus, with a variety of VR/AR/esports/gaming/enterprise applications. They will be presenting on stage and there will be an opportunity to try out their demos after the presentations.

Special Note: Want to apply but you're not from MIT?We've received quite a few inquiries from non-MIT teams. As a result, we are opening up one slot in the program for "visiting scholar" teams (teams that are affiliated with another university in the Boston area). See our FAQ for specifics, or email us at info@playlabs.tv.

ACCELERATOR WILL OFFER FUNDING, FACILITIES AND MENTORSHIP RESOURCES FOR SELECTED STARTUPS; APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW FOR THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM LAUNCH IN SUMMER 2017

Cambridge, MA and Mountain View, CA -- January 18, 2017 -- Bayview Labs, LLC and Seraph Group announced Play Labs for MIT students and alumni to launch startups that utilize playful technologies. The first batch of companies will be selected from MIT students and alumni, and will run from June - August, 2017 on campus at MIT in Cambridge, MA.